April 16, 2026

The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has expressed the apex sports body’s admiration for the family of table tennis champion Quadri Aruna. This commendation follows the impressive achievements of Aruna’s 10-year-old son, Junior Aruna, at the recently concluded WTT Youth Contender tournament held in Luxembourg. Junior Aruna delivered a standout performance…

The trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, the individual accused of murdering four young children at a daycare facility in the Ggaba suburb of Kampala, Uganda, commenced on Monday, April 13, 2026. The proceedings took place in a tent erected on the grounds of the Ggaba Community Church, near the site of the incident, as part…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook, highlighting the potential for significant flooding as the rainy season commences. According to the forecast, released on Wednesday, flooding is expected to affect Bayelsa, Delta, Adamawa, Kebbi, and 29 additional states, along with the Federal Capital Territory. This comprehensive assessment underscores the need…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has addressed speculation regarding his position in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In response to discussions about potential consensus arrangements within the opposition coalition, he clarified his stance on supporting a unified candidate while emphasizing democratic processes. Atiku stated that he would fully endorse…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former Governor of Anambra State, held a series of engagements on Wednesday with senior diplomats in Abuja. The meetings involved representatives from multiple foreign missions accredited to Nigeria, underscoring continued international interest in Nigeria’s political landscape. The discussions included the British High Commissioner to…